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VX06 PYY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,637 mi
Last recorded125,637 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 PYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 125,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 125,637 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 121,639 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 121,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 117,461 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,976 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 96,469 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 96,469 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,028 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 77,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,046 miles

eml light on

Pass 30 May 2012 61,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Enginr Management Light Is On

Front Number Plate Is Cracked But Not Likely To Be Misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 61,956 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Enginr Management Light Is On

Front Number Plate Is Cracked But Not Likely To Be Misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,217 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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VX06 PYY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX06 PYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX06 PYY registered?

VX06 PYY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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